This article presents some basic considerations about spaces and sacred
and religious monuments in the city of So Jos de Ribamar, demonstrating
the manifestation of the sacred through art, expressing religious faith. The religious space is characterized by being motivated by faith or by interest in a religious culture, including visits to temples, monuments, buildings and shrines or other religious practices. This work was based on bibliographical reading to support the theoretical path of research, this work intends to make a reflection on the enjoyment of religious sacred spaces. The survey results indicate that the practices of the visit to these places and religious monuments can contribute to personal growth, establish places of communion and solidarity among people.